Fried Chicken with Fried Potatoes

Ingredients

• 3600 gPotato
• 475 mlOil
• 1134 gChicken
• 6 gSalt
• 4 gCumin
• 180 mlWater

Instructions

1. 1

   Preparation

   • Peel the potatoes and cut into small or large wedges as desired.
   • Cut the chicken into small pieces; halve larger bone pieces if necessary.
   • Measure water (180 ml). Have salt and cumin ready.
2. 2

   Fry the potatoes

   • Heat oil in a large pan or pot to about 175 °C (350 °F).
   • Fry potato wedges in batches until light brown and crisp (about 6–12 minutes depending on size).
   • Drain fried potatoes on paper towels and salt lightly while hot.
3. 3

   Brown and simmer the chicken

   • Heat a little of the oil (or a splash of fresh oil) in a second pan and brown the chicken pieces for about 5 minutes until colored.
   • Drain excess fat or transfer the chicken to a clean pan.
   • Salt the chicken, add 180 ml water and simmer covered over medium heat for 15–20 minutes until tender.
4. 4

   Combine and finish

   • Place the fried potatoes on top of the simmering chicken.
   • Sprinkle the cumin over the dish and cover, simmering gently for another ~20 minutes so flavors meld.
   • Taste and adjust salt before serving.